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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 22, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 01, 2003
Bevan Staple, Longmont, CO (US);
David Paul Anderson, Boulder, CO (US);
Lilac Muller, Boulder, CO (US);
Bevan Staple, Longmont, CO (US);
David Paul Anderson, Boulder, CO (US);
Lilac Muller, Boulder, CO (US);
PTS Corporation, San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
A microstructure is provided including a base layer underlying a first and second structural plates. Operation of the microstructure is capable of overcoming stiction. Methods of operation include providing an edge of the first structural plate in contact with a contact point. A second structural plate is deflected in a way that overcomes stiction between the first structural plate and the contact point. Such deflection can include providing a prying force to lift the first structural plate or a hammering force to disturb any stiction related forces at the contact point.
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